March Events:
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Depot Sirens to be Activated for Quarterly Drill
The three Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) sirens located on the Blue Grass Army Depot
will be activate on the morning of Thursday, March 11 as part of a quarterly drill. A public address system will also be
utilized during the drill. These sirens and voice messages may be heard by residents living near the Depot.
The sirens will sound Westminster Chimes, the sound normally played during siren tests and drills. The Blue Grass
Chemical Activity and the Madison County Emergency Management Agency/CSEPP work together to conduct drills
quarterly to ensure all emergency plans are coordinated and first responders are prepared to provide maximum safety to
the community.
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Benefit Singing, Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Cake and Pie Auction
RESCHEDULED
The Date set for Saturday, February 20, 2010 has been rescheduled for SATURDAY, MARCH 13th
Where: Roundstone Elementary School, US 25 in Mt.Vernon/ Rockcastle County
When: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Times: Bake Sale 5pm - Refreshments Served 5p to 8pm - Silent Auction 5pm to 7:30pm
Benefit Singing: 6pm to 9pm, With entertainment by Common Ground ,John Cosby & the Bluegrass Drifters,The
Sherman Family,Wayne & Pam Perry Combs,Northside Praise Band and Mountain Drive.
Description: Everyone is welcome to attend! This is a fun, family oriented event. Money is needed for the purchase of
new playground equipment for the students. A new playground has been planned and is being built in phases as funds
permit. Please Help Support Roundstone Elementary School. For more information call Cynthia at the school
606-256-2235.
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The Berea Parks and Recreation Ballroom Dancing for Adults!
When: Beginning Every Friday through March 19, 2010
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Where: Russell Acton Folk, Jefferson Street in Berea, KY
Description: This six week class will introduce beginning dance partners ages 21 and above to sampling
of all that ballroom dancing includes. Patrons will learn the steps of the Cha-cha, Rumba, East Coast
Swing, Foxtrot/Waltz and Merengue. Call the Berea Parks and Recreation office at 986-9402 for more information.
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New Financial Partners Class
Through May 25, 2010
Where: Cornerstone Baptist Church, 100 Cardinal Drive, Richmond, KY Tuesdays,6:30-8:30pm
This is a free class. Sign up by calling Financial Partners at 624-4116 or 623-3373
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Intercultural/Interracial Community Dialogue Dinners
When: March 9
Time: 4 pm to 6 pm
Where: Alumni Building Black Cultural Center
Description: The Intercultural/Interracial Community Dialogue Dinners are designed to bring members of the campus
community together to discuss race and other experiences relating to diversity. Dinner is provided (vegetarian options
available). Limited to 20 participants. For reservation, call the Black Cultural Center, (859) 985-3797.
Sponsored by Berea College Black Cultural Center
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Convocation
When: March 11
Time: 8 pm
Where: Union Church in Berea
Description: St. Petersburg String Quartet. Internationally acclaimed in chamber music, this Russian quartet plays with
passion and unparalleled technique the works of Shostakovich, Ravel, Debussy, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms.
A Stephenson Memorial Concert
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The Madison County Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy Board (ASAP) Meeting
When: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Time: 8:30am
Where: Safety City Fire Department, U.S. 421/Battlefield Memorial Hwy.
Description: The Madison County Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy Board (ASAP) consist of local governmental
representation, agency representation and others with an interest in alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention, cessation and
treatment efforts. ASAP has developed goals and strategies to address the needs, gaps in service, risk and protective
factors, and local board members are committed to working together to promote a community free from alcohol,
tobacco or drug abuse. ASAP meets on the second Thursday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at Safety City, and the public
is invited to attend all meetings. For information regarding ASAP, please contact Jennifer Webb at
jenjenwebb@yahoo.com or Patti Matthews, Administrative Assistant, at pattimatthews65@yahoo.com.
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Berea Kidz Kloset Consignment Sale
Spring/Summer
When: Thursday, March 11 through Saturday, March 13th
Time: Thursday 7pm - 9pm / Friday 10am to 7pm & Saturday 8am to 12n
Where: Berea Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Berea, KY.
Description: Everyone Welcome! Browse the huge selection of infant and children's clothing and shoes, Maternity,
Nursery Items, Strollers, Car Seats, High Chairs, Toys, Books, Games, Puzzles, Videos and more. Selected items are
half price on Saturday. Sponsored by the Younger Woman's Club of Berea.
For more information call Gini at 859- 986-1521.
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Gospel Singing
When: Saturday, March 13th
Time: 7pm
Where: Family Worship Center, 1319 Linden St. Richmond, KY
Pastor Ike Sams welcomes everyone! For more information call 859-369-7761.
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40 & 8 and American Legion Meeting
When: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Time: 5pm for the 40/8 and 6pm for the American Legion
Where: Veterans Center, 314 W.Irvine Street in Richmond, KY
Description: If you are a Veteran and new to the area we welcome you to join us. For more information call Bill at
859-986-9070.
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Berea Folk Dancers Potluck
When: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Time: Dinner at 6:30pm Dance at 7:30
Where: Activities Room of the Alumni Building on Berea College Campus
Description: Everyone Welcome! Ginger Pyron will provide the dance calling and the musicians for the evening will be
Atossa Kramer and Al White. For more information call Mary at 859-986-1398.
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Berea City Council Meeting
When: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Time: 6:30pm
Where: 1st Floor of the Police & Municipal Building, Chestnut Street
Description: Everyone Welcome. Get involved in your community and get to know your city council and participate in
community decisions. For complete agenda or more information call 859-986-8528
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Spring Market & Craft Fair
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 9am - 4pm
Where: Richmond Senior Citizens Center, 1215 W.Main St.,Richmond, KY
Description: This is a FREE event and everyone is invited to attend. There will be numerous booths, craft vendors and
food available. These are a few of the vendors: Blue Dog Barkery offering hand-made dog toys and treats, TrueBlue Beer
Cheese, I Touch Greeting Cards, Jazzy Jewels, Sand Art for Kids, Spa Girl Gourmet, UK Apparel and the Senior Citizen
Center will have their cook-books & Joke Book available for sale . All donations are appreciated and all proceeds to
benefit the senior citizen center. For more information call 623-0474.Sponsored by Century 21, Ramada, Sign of the
Times and TrueBlue Beer Cheese
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Berea Health Ministry Annual Spring Brunch
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 9:30am
Where: Berea Baptist church, Chestnut Street, Berea, KY
Description: Everyone Welcome! Enjoy Delicious food, fun and fellowship with all donations going to further the
Mission of the Clinic to care for uninsured and under insured patients. For more information call 859-986-0485.
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Pottery Demonstration
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 10:30am - 3:30pm
Description: Jeff and Lesa Gieringer from Berea will be demonstrating pottery on the wheel at the Kentucky Artisan
Center in Berea, KY. This is a FREE event and everyone welcome!
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Eboo Patel "Acts of Faith: Interfaith Leadership in an Era of Religious Crisis.
When: March 18
Time: 3 pm
Where: Call Berea College at 985-3028
Description: An American Muslim of Asian Indian Heritage, Dr Patel is founder and executive director of Interfaith
Youth Core, a Chicago-based nonprofit institution building the global interfaith youth movement. As an Ashoka fellow,
he is a social entrepreneur with extraordinary ideas about religious identity, social justice, faith and interfaith
understanding.
The Robbins Peace Lecture
Sponsored by the Willis Weatherford Jr. Campus Christian Center (859) 985-3134
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Future Events:
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The McKameys
When: Saturday, April 3, 2010
Time: 7pm in the New Barn
Where: Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, I-75 Exit 62, Renfro Valley, KY
Description: If there is one word that describes The McKameys, it would be sincere. Each member of this Southern
Gospel singing group is sincere in their love for the Lord, sincere in their love for the music they sing, and sincere in
their need to spread the Word to others through their music.
Since 1954 the quality of The McKameys has always been there. The harmonies, the songs and the love of the
message and for the people it reaches has never wavered. Fans can feel it emanate from the stage as the group breaks
into song, because nothing can take the place of sincerity when it comes to delivering the Gospel to the people. Call
Renfro Valley for more information 1-800-765-7464.
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Berea Ministerial Association Luncheon
When: Saturday April 3, 2010
Time: 12n - 1pm
Where: Westside Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 699 Prince Royal Drive, Berea, KY
For more information call 859-986-3444.
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The Berea Parks and Recreation Department Ballroom Dancing for Adults!
When: Beginning Friday, April 9 through May 21, 2010
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Where: Russel Acton Folk, Jefferson Street in Berea, KY
Description: This six week class will introduce beginning dance partners ages 21 and above to sampling of all that
ballroom dancing includes. Patrons will learn the steps of the Cha-cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Foxtrot/Waltz and
Merengue. Call the Berea Parks and Recreation office at 986-9402 for more information.
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Berea International Festival
When: Friday, April 30 - Sunday May 2, 2010
Where: Memorial Park and Russel Acton Folk Center on Jefferson St. Berea, KY.
Description: Berea goes Global!! Celebrate Arts & Crafts, Food, Dance, and Music from around the world. Take part in
workshops, education and heritage. Everyone welcome to attend this FREE event. www.berea.cc/interfest Or contact
Sune Fredericksen at 859-986-7584.
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The Berea Police Department First Annual Berea PD 10K Run/5K Fun Walk
When: Saturday, April 10th
Description: All proceeds going to Special Olympics of Kentucky. Please contact Captain Ken Clark at 986-8456 or by
email kenclark@cityofberea.com
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